Roy Hodgson admits that Crystal Palace's results between now and January could have a big impact on what they are able to do in the transfer window.

The Eagles currently sit bottom of the Premier League table with five points from 12 games so far this season, with nine matches still to play before the January transfer window opens for business.

And while the Palace boss has already indicated that a third goalkeeper and adding to his striking options are among the priorities in the window, he says that what happens between now and then will be crucial for the Eagles.

"It is right to say that what happens between now and January, and how the players continue to work, will be significant," he said.

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"I personally think the players have done well in the last few games. Can they keep that going? Can they give us another six games like that and pick up points along the way? That will affect our thinking. We may decide we don't need so much.

"But if we have another seven games and continue not to get points or people let us down, we'll be looking to get something in because time will be running out and we need to give ourselves the best chance of staying up come May.

Yohan Cabaye of Crystal Palace reacts after referee Anthony Taylor points to the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Palace and Everton at Selhurst Park. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)

"It is right to say that what will happen between now and January will affect our thinking but how exactly affects it, I now couldn't tell you."

Meanwhile, Hodgson says he does not know how much money will be made available in January, adding that the question of budget has not been discussed as yet.

"I don't know what the budget is. We don't discuss budgets. If you want to talk about money, that's something for Steve Parish and Josh Harris," he said.

"They're the ones who control the purse strings. It will be done a lot through Dougie Freedman and I'm realistic to know that I need to put forward names that they can afford.